Saturday, 1 November 2014

OWC / Other World Computing 3TB Mercury Elite Pro Hard Drive

OWC / Other World Computing 3TB Mercury Elite Pro Hard Drive

OWC / Other World Computing 3TB Mercury Elite Pro Hard Drive
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Product Highlights   

  • 3TB Storage Capacity
  • SATA Drive Interface
  • 1 x USB 3.0 / 2 x FireWire 800 Ports
  • Up to 300 MB/s Data Transfer Rate
  • 7200 rpm Rotational Speed
  • 16MB Cache Memory
  • Windows/Mac/Linux Compatible

Overview 

The 3TB Mercury Elite Pro External Hard Drive from Other World Computing combines both USB 3.0 and FireWire 800 connectivity making this a versatile drive that can be utilized with computers running Windows, Mac, and Linux. This drive features a SATA interface along with a 16MB Cache and a 7200 rpm rotational speed. Data can be transferred to and from the drive quickly and efficiently with support for data transfer rates up to 300 MB/s over USB 3.0, with additional connection options including USB 2.0, USB 1.1, FireWire 800, and FireWire 400.

The drive is placed in a rugged aluminum enclosure that helps to guard against minor drops and vibrations. Additionally, the aluminum enclosure also doubles as a heat sink to keep things cool.
High Performance, Easy-to-Connect
The Elite Pro combines a fast 7200 rpm hard drive with fast interfaces to achieve transfer speeds up to 300 MB/s. It features two FireWire 800 ports (FireWire 400 compatible) and a USB 3.0 / 2.0 port. It's also plug-and-play and easy to connect to any Mac or PC.
Runs Cool & Quiet
The Elite Pro utilizes a vented front plate to cool the internal drive, coupled with a rugged 2mm thick aluminum enclosure that acts as a heat sink.
Built to Last
The rugged, shock resistant aluminum enclosure coupled with high-quality internal components ensures the Elite Pro is built to last.

Specifications  
Capacity3 TB
ChipsetCustom Oxford 946DSE and Oxford 3101 FW800 (1394B) / USB 3.0 (2.0 Backwards compatible) Chipset
Drive InterfaceSATA (Serial ATA)
Drive Cache Size64 MB
Drive Rotation Speed7200 rpm
Port Configuration1 x USB 3.0 standard-B port
2 x FireWire 800 9-pin ports
Max Data Transfer RateUSB 3.0 - Up to 300 MB/sec
USB 2.0 - Up to 60 MB/sec
USB 1.1 - Up to 1.5 MB/sec
FireWire 800 - Up to 100 MB/sec
FireWire 400 - Up to 50 MB/sec
Mac System RequirementsMac OS 8.6 to 9.2.2 compatible, OS X 10.1.x and later. Including 'Mavericks' 10.9.x (10.2 or later required for FW800 and USB 2.0)
USB 3.0: Macintosh with USB 3.0 interface, either built in or via USB 3.0 expander card
USB 2.0: Macintosh with USB 2.0 interface, either built in or via USB 2.0 expander card
FireWire 800: Macintosh with FireWire 800 interface, either built in or via FireWire 800 expander card
FireWire 400: Macintosh with FireWire 400 interface, either built in or via FireWire 400 expander card
Time Machine Compatible: Mac OS X 10.5 (version introduced) and later
Windows System RequirementsUSB 3.0: Windows XP and later with USB 3.0 interface, either built in or via USB 3.0 expander card
USB 2.0: Windows 2000 and later with USB 2.0 interface, either built in or via USB 2.0 expander card
FireWire 800: Windows 2000 and later with FireWire 800 interface, either built in or via FireWire 800 expander card
FireWire 400: Windows 2000 and late with FireWire 400 interface, either built in or via FireWire 400 expander card
Linux RequirementsLinux compatible via supported USB and FireWire interfaces
FormatIncluded Drive Guide Software will format drive for either OS X, or Windows
Power SupplyUL Listed U.S./International Auto Switching 100 ~ 240 V input, 50/60 Hz input, 12 V 3 A output Power Supply
Operating Temperature41 to 107°F / 5 to 42°C
Non-Operating Temperature-40 to 149°F / -40 to 65°C
Operating Humidity8 to 90% (non-condensing)
Non-Operating Humidity5 to 95% (non-condensing)
ShockOperating: 65 G, 2 ms
Non-Operating: 175 G, 2 ms
VibrationOperating: 1.0 G (5-300 Hz)
Non-Operating: 5.0 G (5-500 Hz)
MTBF1,200,000 hours
Load/Unload Cycles300,000
Dimensions (WxHxD)1.5 x 4.6 x 9.0" / 38.1 x 139.7 x 228.6 mm
Weight2.7 lb / 1.2 kg approximately
 
In The Box 
 
OWC / Other World Computing 3TB Mercury Elite Pro External Hard Drive
  • Double Shielded FireWire 800 Connecting Cable (9 - 9 Pin Cable)
  • Double Shielded USB 3.0 Standard-B to Standard-A Connecting Cable
  • Power Supply
  • Vertical Stand
  • Complementary Level 1 Data Recovery

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